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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 305.76 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 305.76 and 182.88 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 305.76 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/305.76 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 305.76 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 55,917.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,917.39/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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